Filipino · 40 min · serves 4

Pancit Bihon (Rice Noodle Stir-Fry)

Kept by The Bhook kitchen

Ingredients

• 200 g bihon (dried rice noodles)
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 200 g chicken thigh, sliced thin
• 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
• 100 g green beans, sliced
• 100 g cabbage, sliced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 250 ml water
• salt and pepper

Method

1. Soak the bihon noodles in warm water until just pliable, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion. Sauté until the onion turns soft and the garlic smells nutty.
3. Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring, until the meat turns white on all sides.
4. Add carrot and green beans. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, until vegetables brighten in color.
5. Add water, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Bring to a simmer.
6. Toss in the soaked noodles and cabbage. Gently stir and turn with tongs until noodles have absorbed liquid and become tender, 5-7 minutes. Taste for salt and pepper.
7. Once noodles are limp and coated with sauce, and the mixture looks dry but not clumpy, it's ready.

Don’t soak the noodles too long or they go mushy. Just when they’re pliable, drain and use.